InDesign basics 3 – images, colors and layers

Learn how to use images and colors in InDesign. Also learn to understand the importance of using layers, as well as to create a print-ready document.

The course provides you with good skills in producing material suitable for different uses with InDesign software. You can make printed brochures, website advertisements and pdf documents.

Target

After the course, you will be able to produce print and online material efficiently.

To whom

The course starts from the basics of the program, so no previous knowledge is required. The course is also suitable for people who want to update their skills with new versions.

Program version

We always use the latest version in our trainings. Suitable for InDesign CS6 through CC 2022.

Content

Use of images in publications

• What do I need to know about publishable images?
• How do I add a image to a document?
• Picture frames and text recycling

Use colors in InDesign

• How do I use the color picker to select a color?

Taking advantage of layers

• What are layers and what are they used for?
• How do I create and manage layers?

Add and manage page numbers

Save a print-ready pdf and publication package

• Export a document to PDF for publishing
• What is a release pack and how do I create it?

Keywords

adobe, brochures, indesign, books, education, magazines, advertisement, advertising, marketing, basics, folding, layout, layout